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Biltmore Forest, Asheville, North Carolina 28803+1 828 274 8707

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One Stop Shopping Just Out the Biltmore Estate

by vampirefan

Charlotte, North Carolina

July 5, 2010

Best of IgoUgo If you are looking at some place to have a great meal, do a bit of shopping, and with a lovely area to enjoy strolling in, then you need to go no farther than the historic Biltmore Village. When you have the largest home in the country and it takes ...Read more If you are looking at some place to have a great meal, do a bit of shopping, and with a lovely area to enjoy strolling in, then you need to go no farther than the historic Biltmore Village.

When you have the largest home in the country and it takes 6 years build, then you know you will need lots of workers. Especially since many workers were brought in just to work on the home because of the skills they possessed. So George wanted to provide a self sustaining village just for his workers outside the entrance of his estate. The village was then known as Best. It included housing for the workers and their families, a school, stores, church, hospital, and a railroad depot. The Biltmore estate’s architect, Rich M. Hunt and landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmstead, designed the village.

After George died in 1914 the village was sold. The village went through lots of uses and many of the building were destroyed. In 1975 it was declared a national historic site and in 1987 a local historic district. Today the area has been restored and turned into a unique destination with a well deserved reputation. Some of the buildings are still original including the church which is now the All Souls Church (where the Vanderbilt family attended services) and several rental properties.

You an enjoy antiques, clothing stores, home decor, jewelry, and craft stores. One of my favorites was Yarn Paradise. Visitors to the area will find familiar names such as Williams and Sonoma, Chicos, Jos A Bank, and Thomas Kinkade. You can find all kinds of tea at Chelsey’s Tea Room. There are several art galleries on the premises. There are several spas for rewinding after a day of shopping. There are several places to get some food including The Corner Kitchen and the Village Wayside Bar. Here you will also find the world’s swankiest McDonald’s. And of course the Grand Bohemian is housed here as well.

Guests will enjoy strolling down the tree lined streets and in the spring time they are particular spectacular. Take the time to browse and enjoy many of the shops on display outside in warmer months. It is the perfect place for an afternoon stroll. Window shop, browse, and just for a few minutes you can be taken back in time when people weren’t in a hurry and enjoyed just enjoying the outdoors.

They do have a number of events throughout they year. Last year the Autumn Flyer from the NC Transportation Museum offered up an excursion to Asheville and the Biltmore Village and are hoping to offer the trip again this year. There is free parking within the village and parking garage. Again if your staying at the Grand Bohemian and will be running in and out all day. I suggest parking here until you’re finished for the day.

Website/info www.biltmorevillage.com

So I guess your enjoyed it? I sure did. What a great place to visit.

For a truly unique destination and a great place when you need a break for the big estate on the hill, come on and check out what is happing at the village.
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Not What We Expected

by sopranolynn

Wellington, Florida

July 10, 2008

We thought we were making a day trip from Hendersonville to Biltmore Village. It was mostly a let-down. The area is much smaller than we expected. There are some interesting shops, but it doesn't take long to cover the entire village. We found a ...Read more

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One Stop Shopping Just Out the Biltmore Estate

Not What We Expected